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Cornmeal Pancakes (Arepa)
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Cornmeal Pancakes (Arepa)

4 ingredients 7 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

645
Calories
23g
Protein
12g
Fat
112g
Carbs

Counts 4 of 6 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Corn 1/2 cup kernels (82g) 77
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Arepa not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2.4 cups (500 g ) corn flour for arepas
  • 1.2 tsp salt
  • 0.6 cup (140 g) grated white cheese
  • 2.4 cups (500 g) cool water (or more if needed)

Directions

1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and white cheese. Stir in enough water to make a firm, slightly moist dough .

2

Cover the dough and let it rest for 5 minutes.

3

Divide the dough into 10 pieces and form each piece into a ball. Flatten the ball slightly.

4

Preheat the oven to 350 °F (180 °C).

5

Oil a griddle very lightly and warm it over medium heat. Cook the arepas on the griddle for about 5 minutes on each side, until a golden brown crust forms.

6

Transfer the arepas to a baking sheet and bake 20–25 minutes, turning them several times as they bake.

7

Serve immediately, with cheese, ham and black beans.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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